Claire Tredwell (Preschool) has been honored with the Rose C. Engel Award for Excellence in Professional Practice by the Division of Early Childhood (DEC) of the Council for Exceptional Children, recognizing her leadership, ethical standards and excellence of work. This national award is presented to professionals who have made significant contributions to the field at the local level that have improved, or will improve, the lives of young children with special needs and their families. She will receive her award Oct. 3 at the DEC conference in Dallas.